Backpacking - The Adventure Two

Katie's First Solo Backpacking Trip

My first solo overnight backpacking trip took me around Upper Kananaskis Lake in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, AB. I talk about how things went and what I learned.

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The Golden Hinde

Vancouver Island's tallest peak, standing at 2195m, had eluded Ryan twice before. At 55+ km return, the summit access trail is a challenge in itself. Read on to see how we fared!

Day Trip

Crater Lake

A rainy, foggy afternoon adventure to Crater Lake on the slopes of Hudson Bay Mountain in Smithers, BC.

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Mount Albert Edward & the Castlecrag Loop

The last 3 days of our 9-day Strathcona adventure brought us to 3 summits: Mt Albert Edward, Mt Frink, and Castlecrag Mountain in a single-day loop.

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Cream Lake via Bedwell Lakes Trail

A popular day and overnight hike, the Bedwell Lakes Trail provides access to multiple lakes with both designated and wilderness camping. This trail also provides access to a number of technical summit routes.

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King's Peak

A short but steep 19km round trip, King's Peak makes a lovely day trip or overnight. As one of the tallest mountains in Strathcona Park, King's gives a fantastic view!

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Mount Myra

One of the most boring-access hikes in Strathcona Park leads to one of the best summit views on Vancouver Island. Mount Myra is certainly a summit to see as a day hike or easy overnighter!

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Juan de Fuca Marine Trail

47km of true West Coast wilderness, Juan de Fuca is often described as "West Coast Trail Lite", overshadowed by it's longer brother to the north. But this Island classic has some bite of its own; it may be tougher due to the terrain and lack of easier beach hiking stretches.

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Crest Mountain Trail

A smaller and unimposing mountain, Crest can easily be completed as a morning hike, though its true value is revealed on an overnight trip. From the ridge above the unnamed lake, sunset reveals the gorgeous north aspect of King's Peak bathed in a golden glow.